RP-catalogue2013/2

impressions and products
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nix für polli
PASSION
FOR
CLIMBING
2/2013

Ulrich Schwingshackl
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RISKPROTECT srl./GmbH is a company specialized in the development and manufacture of climbing hardware, in particular, hot forging goods
such as karabiners and quick-draws. OUR AIM IS TO PRODUCE HAPPINESS, and we try to do that by putting into people’s hands nice, safe,
particular and unique products. Our products are more than climbing equipment because they stand for individuality and customization.
Our team is knowledgeable and experienced in any step of the design, development and manufacturing technologies. Riskprotect’s
beginnings are still young as it has been founded in the year 2008 as an “ideas’ lab” for climbing and work’s safety gear. During the first
years we focused on the development and creation of new and innovative products for other brands, so we were more back- than
front-stage. With and for those brands we have won several international awards for products’ design, among them, the Red-Dot Design
Award, a few times the Outdoor Industry-Award and last but not least the ISPO Brand-new Award.
Through our new internet page in november 2012 and together with our new concept-store we mark the launch of our own brand
and trademark: Riskprotect. By creating our own brand we want to send a strong message that we are walking off the beaten path
and we wish that our way of thinking and doing will create goodwill, empathy and sympathy on our partners, customers and
friends.
All Riskprotect’s products are developed by our team of designers and engineers, and manufactured by our net of highly
specialized external producers. By manufacturing externally we are able to ensure that our products are manufactured
by the best-in-class and guarantee world-class quality. We are not hiding the fact that we use asian manufacturers but
we use them because are simply the best, far better than western producers, and rest assure that we will not trade
down quality for price, never!
After production, we have all our products tested by independent certification entities to ensure that they pass the
different norms and regulations, and they are all CE certified. Aside we do our own continuous and severe
quality controls so that functionality and safety is always guaranteed.
(Fondo, Italy, XY, 7c/7c+)
ENJOYMENT WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT
Our prices, terms and conditions, are based on the rule of fair play. We neither give away anything nor we
exploit our partners or customers, quality has its price and must be acknowledged by all parties involved.
We are against “price wars” with our competitors which inevitably end in ever less quality and we cannot
accept that a quick-draw set ends costing less than a “cappuccino and a croissant”.
We conclude this short presentation with the hope and conviction that there will be many among
the climbers that share our philosophy and that will find please and joy using our products.

BAGS
OXYGEN
ELEMENT MOMENT
> 28L > 32L > 35L+
GEAR BAG
> 35L
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snowstorm and icy conditions in Lagorai // Sasso Rosso // T. Florian
ALL RISPROTECT BACKBAGS
WILL BE AVAILABLE IN
OCTOBER 2013 //

BAGS
ArtNr.103007purple
Brenta // Cima Soran // T. Florian
climbing
OXYGEN 28
> purple line
freeriding
biking
ski touring
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The Oxygen 28 is a very compact
and clean backpack for day trips
independently if you go freeriding,
skitouring, climbing, biking or you
simply use it as stylish urban bag. You can
store your avalanche safety gear in the quick
access front compartment; securely attach the
helmet, ski snow shoes or your ice picks
Features:
Ski fixation diagonal ( RSC rapid ski carry system)
Ski fixation sideway (classical)
2 fixations for ice picks
Helmet fixation
Compartment for safety gear ( for shovel blades 22x28cm)
Key pocket
Small pocket on hip belt
Gear loop on hip belt
Detachable hip belt
Activity: Freeride, Skitouring,
Climbing, Bike, Urban
Weight:830g
Size 55L x 30W
Volume 28L

BAGS
ArtNr.103007green
OXYGEN 28
> green line
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BAGS
ArtNr.103007fango
Freeride – Sass Pordoi // Joel
OXYGEN 28
> fango line
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BAGS
ArtNr.103008
Dolomites // Cresta Bianca
ELEMENT
> 32L
Alpine freeriding ski touring climbing 11

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The Element 32 has a very clean shape and is reduced to the minimum. But at the same time has
everything that professionals need. When our mountain guides use this bag they store all their
safety gear in the big main compartment. So in a stress situation there is no risk of waisting
time to search for the right pocket or for the right zipper to access your equipment. To keep
overview and order we provide this bag with 2 extra large mesh bags. In wintertime our
professionals use one of this mash bags for the avalanche safety gear such as shovel,
probe and first aid kit while in summer you can store slings, karabiners, friends and
nuts. The second mesh bag helps you to keep garments clean and well stored.
The Element 32 has 2 inconspicuous side pockets for small things like caps,
gloves ecc.
Features
Ski fixation diagonal (RSC rapid ski carry system)
Ski fixation sideway (classical)
2 fixations for ice picks
Key pocket
Small pocket on hip-belt
Detachable hip-belt
Gear loop
Activity: Skitouring, climbing, biking,
freeride
weight: 790g
Size: 60L x 35W
Volume: 32L
EXPERT
USE
ONLY

BAGS
ArtNr.103009
Su Moldau // grownskis.com // Foto: Tobias Luthe
MOMENT
> 35L+
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The Moment 35L-PLUS is dedicated to the mordern way of
alpinism.Which means to climb mountains in lightness and
quickness. As all Riskprotect bags also this item is reduced to
the mimimum. The packing volume of 35L permits you to use
this bag for multi-day tours or for challenging alpine climbs
where you need to carry rope, crampons, full garment set ecc.
Features:
Activity: Mountaineering,
Skitouring, multi-day tours
weight: 1.030g
Size: 60L x 35W
Volume: 35L+
A GREAT BAG FOR PEOPLE
WHO DON’T WEAR A PIJAMA
ON THE HUT ;)

BAGS
ArtNr.103001
RP GEAR BAG
> 30L+
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finally
back in
longyearbyen
harbour from
the expedition
trip at
billefjorden.
unloading the boat.
skier: tobias luthe,
skis: grown, pic: su
moldau
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pic: su moldau
T h e
RP Gear
Bag is a 30L
sized waterproof
backpack which is
reduced to the minimum.
The shoulder parts and the
back are without padding and
thanks to this the bag can be folded
easily and fits into bigger luggage. This
makes the RP gear Bag a perfect partner for
expeditions where it can be used ad daypack.
This bag seems to be uncomfortable but it isn’t. The trick is to
pack the softer parts such as jackets, pants, shirts in the back part.
The result is a very lightweight, resistant, waterproof and easy to fold
backpack for all kind of activities.

Art Nr. 23001
KARABINER
HMS 112
> the truth of tradition
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Classic HMS Karabiner
with screw lock. Climbers
love this karabiner because of
the round shape which guarantee
perfect gliding of the rope and
the Italian hitch. The HMS 112 SC is
perfect in combination with two half
ropes because of the big gate opening and a
total length of 112mm.
I like HMS screw lock karabiners because they are the
only ones where in extreme situations it is possible to
make the claw hitch with one hand while the other hand is
holding a grip. Another thing that you should know is that the
scew nut of all kind of karabiners should never be closed by
force. Because if you close the screw nut very tight and then you
load it, the nut can chock and as a consequence it may be very
difficult to re-open the karabiner gate. In the case this will happen to
you you must re-load the karabiner and unscrew the nut under load.
Hans Peter Eisendle
extreme climber and mountain guide
Th. Gianola, Eiszeit, 8a

Art Nr. 22004
KARABINER
HAWK
> the performance of safety
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This B-Type Karabiner is designed
in a quickdraw-shape and equipped
with a screw lock. The HAWK SC is a
multi-talent karabiner and can be used in
all situations where a safe and quick locking
of the gate is essential. One very smart use of
this karabiner is in combination with the
SAFE-EXPRESS which is described in the profi-tip or
by clicking the article 32010 SET HAWK SC QUICK-
DRAW.
Already twice I unclip a quickdraw unintended with the
movement of my knee. Since then I use a quickdraw set with 2
screw karabiners in situations where the bolts are very far and at
the crux there’s danger to touch the karabiners with some body part.
The JOLLY SCREW QUICKDRAW SET in my opinion is also recommended
when you’re trying to climb a project and you fall continuously at the same
bolt. My personal sport-climbing gear consists into 15 to 18 normal quickdraws
and one or two sets with screw gate. But please! don’t overact: use the set with
screw karabiners only on strategic positions such as the crux and where bolts are
very far.
Josef Hilpold alias Hilti
professional mountain guide
Gola 7b+
EXPERT
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ONLY

Art Nr. 25002
INNOVATION
SNAKE
> the simplicity of thinking
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The SNAKE is a fixation for any kind of karabiners
and will avoid the turning of the karabiner which
can be dangerous in many situations. The SNAKE is
very simple and easy to use and it can be fixed directly
on the karabiner body or on the gate if space is enough.
The special rubber is very resistant to the cold and hot and
is long time tested by many mountain guides.
The market offers various karabiners with integrated
“anti-turning-features”. For sure all this karabiners work well, but
for me what the market was offering at the time I invented the
SNAKE was not enough and not the best solution. Therefore I cut a
simple pcs. of rubber and made the very first prototype of SNAKE. It
seemed to work and together with Riskprotect we industrialize this
hand-made proto to the final product. In my opinion a huge benefit
of this product is that I can be used in combination with all my
existing karabiners and there is no need to by some new ones
which are limited to a certain use. With the SNAKE when I
need the “anti-turning” function I can put the rubber on
the karabiner body and when this function is not
essential for me I simply remove it in a few of
seconds. So I can keep my climbing equipment
very flexible and I’m never limited to a
specific use.
Ulrich Schwingshackl
product manager
Fondo / Mendola / 7a+

Art Nr. 22007
KARABINER
88M 6-pack
> the puristic way
on request also available as single items (art. code 22001)
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Small single carabiner for multi-pitch routes and ice-climbing.
Thanks to the range of 6 colors this carabiner helps to keep
friends, nuts or ice-screw in perfect order on your gear loops.
Especially in extreme situations with this carabiner your gear
will be easier to take. The straight wire gate is maintenance
free and very lightweight.
When I climb alpine or multi-pitch routes I always take
4-5 single carabiners with me. They are very useful for
extensions of my quickdraws and help me to avoid
rope friction. Especially when climbing in friable
rock it is essential that the rope is gliding very
smooth. I like to use single carabiners and a
couple of slings instead of carrying many
quickdraws. Doing it this way I can be very
flexible and last but not least save some
weight.
Hubert Eisendle
Instructor for mountain guides

Art Nr. 22005
KARABINER
JOLLY ST
> the pure emotion
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The Jolly ST is a high-performance quickdraw karabiner made by
hot-forging. The gate is designed in an ergonomic shape and guarantee
perfect grip for your fingers. The karabiner body is made in a T
shape which is the construction base for low weight and a
maximum in strength of this item. Beside all this tecnical features
this karabiner is unique because of the 6 fresh and stylish colors.
This colorful karabiners are perfect for my nuts, friends or ice
screws. The colors help me to keep a perfect order and overview on
my gear loops. But aside this: I love the colors!
Nicola Reichel
German boulder champion 2005; ex. Product Manager for
climbing harnesses and now responsible
for process optimizations at Bags and More GmbH

Art Nr. 22005
KARABINER
JOLLY WIRE
> the pure emotion
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This hot-forged wire gate karabiner provides you best performances
in weight and strength. The low mass of the wire will keep
the gate closed while vibrations during a fall. Due to this fact the
Jolly w. is a perfect karabiner in combination with quickdraws.
The 6 colors are unique and it’s very fashionable when you clip
them in a route. Great!
Ulrich Schwingshackl
product manager and mountain guide

Art Nr. 32006
KARABINER
JOLLY
quickdraw > success of ergonomy
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The JOLLY STW is a very lightweight and high performance
quickdraw set. The solid gate of the Jolly st. is designed to guarantee a
very good grip and ergonomic handling. The wire karabiner at the rope
side is proof against undesired openings caused from vibrations during a
fall. The rope karabiner is fixed with a rubber which is integrated into the
webbing sling. Colorwise the SET JOLLY STW is available in a timeless
steel-blue or in a very modern and trendy green/pink/blue combination.
One of the most important things when you’re tying a route on-sight is to have a
good plan and to clip the quickdraws at the best position. The best position doesn’t
mean as early as possible, but it means with the best hold. This simple advice will help
you to safe a lot of power. Most of people are clipping as early as they can because they
are anguish to fall. Try to increase your mental force and things will be easier.
Hubert Eisendle
Instructor for mountain guides
Hubert Eisendle an Josef Hilpold
opening a new extreme route on Tribulaun south-face

KARABINER
10,5cm sling: Art Nr. 32007
14,5cm sling : Art Nr. 32008
JOLLY
> the 6 pack
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The JOLLY STW is a very lightweight and high performance
quickdraw set. The solid gate of the Jolly st. is designed to guarantee
a very good grip and ergonomic handling. The wire karabiner
at the rope side is proof against undesired openings caused
from vibration during a fall. The rope karabiner is fixed with
a rubber which is integrated into the sling. The KIT JOLLY
stw is composed from 6 single Jolly quickdraw sets, each
in different color.
Colorful karabiners are fantastic when climbing with
children. You can give to each karabiner a score or
you can be creative in other ways by simply
playing with the colors. When climbing with
adults the colored karabiners are useful when
discussing a route. You don’t have to say “at
the quickdraw nr. 6 … you just say at the
blue, at the green…”.
ON REQUEST ALSO
AVAILABLE IN
SINGLE COLORS!
Pauli Trenkwalder
Professional mountain guide and psychologist
Well known as lecturer at trainings
and congresses

Art Nr. 32010
KARABINER
HAWK
> express > the performance of safety
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This special and unique quickdraw set is designed for situations where
unintended unclipping of the karabiner could have fatal consequences.
Already twice I unclip a quickdraw unintended with the movement of my
knee. Since then I use a quickdraw set with 2 screw karabiners in
situations where the bolts are very far and at the crux there’s danger to
touch the karabiners with some body part. The JOLLY SCREW QUICK-
DRAW SET in my opinion is also recommended when you’re trying to
climb a project and you fall continuously at the same bolt. My
personal sport-climbing gear consists into 15 to 18 normal
quickdraws and one or two sets with screw gate. But please!
don’t overact: use the set with screw karabiners only on
strategic positions such as the crux and where bolts are very
far.
Ulrich Schwingshackl
product manager and mountain guide

Art Nr. 12001
HELMETS
VIKKI
> individual climbing
helmet
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The VIKKI climbing helmet is constructed using a
hybrid of technologies and materials. While
standard In-Moulding helmets are made of a outer
shell of 0,75 to 1mm thickness for the VIKKI helmet we
use a 2mm thick polycarbonate layer. This helps us to
guarantee a safety standard which is much higher than the
CE norm directs. The shock absorption is managed from the
polystyrene foam liner while comfort is assured by simple
adjustability and soft padding. Skin friendly straps and
integrated headlamp clips are just a few of the other indications
which makes the VIKKI a very safe and comfortable climbing
helmet.
Size: 55 to 62
Certification: EN 12492
Origin: 100% Italy
Materials: PC, EPS, Nylon
Weight: 330g – one of the lightest in his category
The Vikki helmet is a very good choice for all those who
like a very safe, durable and comfortable helmet. In
fact the Vikki helmet doesn’t pretend to be the
lightest helmet on the market but is still light
and for me a very good choice for a “daily use
helmet”. The design is very unique and it
makes fun to wear this helmet.

HAWK EXPRESS
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Art.Nr. 32010
JOLLY W
Art.Nr. 22006
GEAR BAG
ELEMENT
Art.Nr. 103008
VIKKI
Art.Nr. 12001
MOMENT
Art.Nr. 103009
Art.Nr. 103001 OXYGEN 28
Art.Nr. 103007 purple

JOLLY ST
Art.Nr. 22005
HMS 112
Art.Nr. 23001
JOLLY ST
Art.Nr. 32006
SNAKE
Art.Nr. 25002
88M 6-pack
Art.Nr. 22007
JOLLY QUICK
DRAW KIT
12cm: Art.Nr. 32007
14cm: Art.Nr. 32008
OXYGEN 28
Art.Nr. 103007 fango
OXYGEN 28
Art.Nr. 103007 green
HAWK SC
Art.Nr. 22004
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INSIDER NEWS
Text and Topo: P.Angelo, T.Gianola
1.: Visions of Ecstasy (oberer Teil): WI 4+, ca. 80m. 2 Seillängen: 1.SL:
60m, WI4+, (Stand auf Eis); 2.SL: 20m, WI3, (Stand auf Eis oder Fels).
Erstbegangen am 29.12.2012 von Philipp Angelo und Thomas Gianola
2.: Softy: WI 3+/4-; ca. 80m. 2 Seillängen. Erstbegangen am 10.01.2013 von Philipp
Angelo
3.: Red Bull: WI 5+/6-, ca. 100m. 3 Seillängen: 1.SL: 30m, WI5, (Stand auf Fels:
Haken und SU); 2.SL: 35m, WI5+/6-, (Stand auf Fels und Eis: SU mit Schlinge);
3.SL: 35m, WI5/+, (Stand auf Fels: zwei Haken). Erstbegangen am 03.01.2013
von Philipp Angelo und Thomas Gianola.
4.: Pole Dance: WI6-, ca. 70m: 2 Seillängen: 1.SL: 35m, WI5+, (Stand auf
Eis); 2.SL: 35m, WI6-, (Stand auf Fels: zwei Haken und SU). Erstbegangen
am 12.01.2013 von Philipp Angelo und Thomas Gianola
5.: String Tanga:
6.: Stairway to heaven:
7.: Magic Stick:
Die Routen, die vom Querband starten können auch erreicht
werden indem man über die Schlucht weitere ca 250 hm
aufsteigt und dann über das breite Band nach links zu den
Einstiegen quert. Eine weitere Möglichkeit ist der Aufstieg
über folgende Eislinie:
Bremsspur: WI 4, ca. 160m: 3 Seillängen: 1.SL: 60m, WI4-,
(Stand auf Fels: 1Haken und SU); 2.SL: 60m, WI4, (Stand
auf Fels: 2 Haken); 3.SL: 40m, WI4, (Stand auf Fels: 2
Haken) . Erstbegangen am 03.01.2013 von Thomas
Gianola und Philipp Angelo
Über die Linie Bremsspur kann auch gut
abgeseilt werden.
A usr üst ung:
Für die Route Visions of Ecstasy: Mittlere
Camelots + mittlere und kurze Eisschrauben.
Restliche beschriebene Routen:
Normale Eisausrüstung
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NOTES
Marmolata
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